Join us each Sunday for in-person worship or livestreamed on our YouTube page. Services are open and accessible to all. Music sung and played draws us closer to God; God’s word read and proclaimed strengthen us for the week ahead, and prayers lifted up remind us of local and global needs.

All middle-schoolers and high-schoolers are invited to register  today to attend Fall Fun Day at Riamede Farm on Sunday, October 19th from 1:00-4:00 pm. The group will meet at the church at 12:15 pm and carpool with chaperones to the farm location. Cost is $30 per person for tickets and food. Parents are invited to attend and chaperone! When paying online, please note "Riamede Fall Fun Day" in the comments section. Thank you.

The Youth Ringers will begin meeting again this fall! All are welcome in grades 4 and up to ring!

October 19

Ripple Effects of Kindness – Karen Olson, Founder & CEO Emeritus of Family Promise

Drawing on her lifelong commitment to community-based compassion, Karen will explore how simple acts of kindness can ignite transformation—not just for individuals, but whole families and neighborhoods. From the single impulse that launched Family Promise after she handed a sandwich to a homeless woman, to growing a nationwide movement that engages hundreds of thousands of volunteers and over 200 affiliates, she’ll share moving stories and practical insights. Learn how one caring gesture of kindness can ripple outward, changing lives, restoring hope, and fueling meaningful social healing.

Calling all knitters and crocheters - beginners, experts, and anyone in between are welcome!  The prayer shawl ministry meets on the third Monday of each month during the program year. Refreshments will be provided, so we can sip, stitch, chat, and learn to knit.  Yarn and needles will be provided if you're a beginner or don't have a project in the works.

Coordinators:  Anne Fields and Patti Montefusco

Monday, September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 8; January 5 Holiday Brunch

9:30 am-11:00 am, New Parlor

This group meets twice monthly from  to navigate the next phase of our lives through prayer, fellowship, discussion, and healthy doses of laughter. Any woman is welcome to join us!

Coordinators:  Lisa Boles and Deb Ahsler  pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org

Join us in Mulford Hall immediately following worship to help package sustainable lunches for Bridges Outreach. Your contribution of time and food items makes a tangible difference in the lives of hungry people in Newark and surrounding areas where the lunches are distributed. This is a Faith Forward event.

Be someone's hero! Donate blood! 

It's not too late to reserve a spot on Sunday, October 26 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Halldorson Hall. Make a difference in someone’s life by donating blood.

The Youth Ringers will begin meeting again this fall! All are welcome in grades 4 and up to ring!

Please join other PCCT midlife moms for our next “Milestones, embracing grace in the middle place” evening of fellowship.  We’ll gather on Tuesday, October 28 off site and will discuss Hoda Kotb's Making Space podcast with Maria Shriver on "Living a Meaningful Life."  Contact Stacy McCann to RSVP or for more information.

Halloween Theme!  Join us for K-4 Fellowship on Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Children will make a craft, have music time with Ms. Caitlyn, share dinner, and learn Bible stories and games with Ms. Elizabeth.  Older youth encouraged to volunteer.

Volunteer with K-4 programming with costumes.  Dinner, games, and music from 5:30-7:00 pm and MS fellowship from 7:00-8:30 pm.

Come and sing!  The K-5 Children's Choir will get opportunities to perform during worship and share their voices with the congregation!

Pastor in the Pews: Remembering the Saints

Sunday, November 2

Join us for this special worship service planned and led by members of the congregation. In honor of All Saints’ Day on November 1, our theme will be “Remembering the Saints.” As part of the service, we’ll share stories of spiritual mentors and friends who have guided and inspired us. If you would be interested in being part of the design team, leading a portion of this service, or if you have a story of a saint to share, please contact Pastor Tom.

Jon us as the PCCT community gathers for an informal, interactive, and inter-generational worship service centered around a shared meal. Seasonally themed prayers, music, and a brief message will invite those who attend into the sustaining presence of God as a source of hope and strength. There is nothing you need to bring.  Expect to be fed in body, mind, and spirit and to be on your way home no later than 7:15 pm.  Dinner Church dates for 2026 are: Jan 14, Feb 18 (Ash Wed), and May 6.

Your night out, kids night in for ages 4 and older!  Bring your children to church for games, dinner, and a movie.

More details to follow, but please let Elizabeth know about potential interest in making this event happen.

November 16

The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table – Presenter is Lucy Deutsch, Retired Geriatric Manager

Join us for this gentle and thoughtful presentation and conversation about grief during the holiday season. When someone we love is no longer with us, holidays can stir deep sorrow alongside cherished memories. We’ll talk about how to honor that empty chair, navigate the emotional complexities of the season, and find meaningful ways to cope and connect. Whether your loss is recent or long-standing. We'll talk about how you can adapt holiday celebrations to ever-changing family dynamics and how to find joy and peace amidst the sadness.

Service of Remembrance

Sunday, November 16, 4:00 pm in Halldorson Hall

Led by the Deacons and Pastor Tom this contemplative service of candlelight and music provides an opportunity to honor and give thanks for our departed friends and loved ones.  During the service, we will take time to remember by name those who have recently passed and those long-missed during the holiday season. All are welcome to join us as we acknowledge our grief and claim the hope we share in God’s eternal love.

Monday, September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 8; January 5 Holiday Brunch

9:30 am-11:00 am, New Parlor

This group meets twice monthly from  to navigate the next phase of our lives through prayer, fellowship, discussion, and healthy doses of laughter. Any woman is welcome to join us!

Coordinators:  Lisa Boles and Deb Ahsler  pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org

Join us for K-4 Fellowship on Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Children will make a craft, have music time with Ms. Caitlyn, share dinner, and learn Bible stories and games with Ms. Elizabeth.  Older youth encouraged to volunteer.

Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving by bringing non-perishables to worship on November 23, for donation to the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains. Following worship, please join us in Mulford Hall to help sort food. Many hands make light work for this wonderful cause! This is a Faith Forward opportunity. If possible, please bring your donations in reusable bags which will also be donated. Giving Trees will be up too!  Grab a tag or two!

Community Thanksgiving Service

Tuesday, November 25, 7:30 pm

Join with Chatham friends and neighbors across all faiths and traditions in a joyous celebration of the many blessings we share.   The event is sponsored by the Interfaith Council of the Chathams and Green Village and will be held at a local congregation. Offerings of non-perishable food items will be received for Chatham United Methodist Food Pantry; monetary donations will go to the Chatham Emergency Squad.

Monday, September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 8; January 5 Holiday Brunch

9:30 am-11:00 am, New Parlor

This group meets twice monthly from  to navigate the next phase of our lives through prayer, fellowship, discussion, and healthy doses of laughter. Any woman is welcome to join us!

Coordinators:  Lisa Boles and Deb Ahsler  pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org

Join us for K-4 Fellowship on Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Children will make a craft, have music time with Ms. Caitlyn, share dinner, and learn Bible stories and games with Ms. Elizabeth.  Older youth encouraged to volunteer.

Monday, September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 8; January 5 Holiday Brunch

9:30 am-11:00 am, New Parlor

This group meets twice monthly from  to navigate the next phase of our lives through prayer, fellowship, discussion, and healthy doses of laughter. Any woman is welcome to join us!

Coordinators:  Lisa Boles and Deb Ahsler  pcctoffice@pcct-nj.org